Bennie Irene "Polly" Garner's obituary , Passed away on August 3, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee

Bennie Irene "Polly" Garner

September 6, 1926 - August 3, 2025 (98 years old)

Memphis, Tennessee

Bennie Irene "Polly" Garner's obituary , Passed away on August 3, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Forest Hill Funeral Home and Memorial Park

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Bennie Irene "Polly" Garner

September 6, 1926 - August 3, 2025 (98 years old)

Memphis, Tennessee

Bennie Irene Garner Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Bennie Irene Garner in Memphis, Tennessee, who passed away at the age of 98, on August 3, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Mitchell Garner; her parents, Ernest Allen and Hautie Allen; and her siblings, Allene Marrs, Charles Allen, Vernon Allen, Jim Allen, Granville Allen, Susie Baker and Patsy Terry.

She is survived by: her son Doug Garner (Tammy); her granddaughters, Jamie Droke (Andy) and Jennifer Wiles (Matt); and her great grandchildren, Henry Droke, Emma Grace Droke, Hannah Wiles and Jacob Wiles. She is also survived by her family and many friends.

Visitation was held on Thursday, August 7th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Forest Hill Funeral Home (2440 Whitten Rd, Memphis, TN 38133). A funeral service was held on Thursday, August 7th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

The family requests that instead of flowers honoring Polly, a donation be made in her memory to The Alzheimer's Association, The Dementia Society of America, or the charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Forest Hill Funeral Home and Memorial Park



Thu

Aug 07

Visitation

Forest Hill Funeral Home
2440 Whitten Rd, Memphis, TN 38133

Thu

Aug 07

Funeral service

Forest Hill Funeral Home
2440 Whitten Rd, Memphis, TN 38133

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